Joe Talirunili

Joe Talirunili (ca. 1893–1976) was an Inuk printmaker and sculptor, who would sometimes draw. There are two different places listed of where the artist was born, Qugaaluk River camp, Quebec, or 50 kilometers north of Puvirnituq in Nunavik Province, Quebec, at Neahungnik camp Another mystery is when the artist was born and when he died. The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs in Ottawa says he was born in 1893, but the artist claims that 1906 is the correct year, but there is no indication of when the month and day was. The dates of his death are September 13, 1976, or September 11, 1976. This experience influenced and inspired the artist to create sculptures of "The Migration,' which are also called, "Joe Boats."